LORI BRADNER, shown in her classroom at Central Florida Aerospace Academy, has been named the Air Force Association's National Aerospace Teacher of the Year. (ERNST PETERS | THE LEDGER (2011))

LAKELAND | Central Florida Aerospace Academy teacher Lori Bradner has been named the Air Force Association's National Aerospace Teacher of the Year.

Bradner, who teaches science at the Kathleen High School's Aerospace Academy in Lakeland, will receive a $3,000 prize and a plaque for her achievement during an awards ceremony Sept. 15 in Washington, D.C. She becomes the 27th recipient of the national award.

The wife and mother of four kids said she was "flabbergasted" by the honor.

"I'm just doing what I love," Bradner, 43, said. "This needs to go to the students because they are the ones who make me who I am."

Superintendent of Schools Sherrie Nickell said Bradner continues to distinguish herself as an exemplary teacher and the Air Force award proves that.

"She is an educator's educator going above and beyond, again and again," Nickell said. "We are fortunate to have this amazing teacher, who is worthy of national acclaim, as one of our own."

AFA's National Aerospace Teacher of the Year award recognizes classroom teachers at the national level for their accomplishments and achievements in building enthusiasm among K-12 students about science, technology, engineering and mathematics, an area known as STEM.

Bradner has been teaching since 2008. She established the county's first Space Camp for STEM teachers, coordinated a sister program with a Norwegian school and founded Central Florida Air Academy's Civil Air Patrol Squadron.

In addition to the Air Force honor, Bradner is also the 2012 NASA Women in STEM Education High School Scholar Teacher and the 2011 Reach for the Stars Teacher of the Year.

See the original post:

Aerospace Academy Teacher Teacher Wins U.S. Award

CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - Aug. 8, 2012) - FLYHT Aerospace Solutions Ltd. (FLY.V) (the "Company" or "FLYHT") has released its 2012 Second Quarter Report. A live conference call to discuss the second quarter results will be held today, Wednesday, August 8, 2012 at 3 pm MT (5 pm ET).

FLYHT's 2012 Second Quarter Report contains the President and CEO's Message, Management Discussion and Analysis and Financial Statements. The Report has been posted to the Company's website and can be accessed at http://www.flyht.com/investors/financial-reports-results-centre/. The MD&A and Financial Statements have also been sent to SEDAR and will be accessible at http://www.sedar.com.

The conference call will include a brief presentation about the second quarter results and then a question and answer period with management.

To access the conference call by phone within Canada and the U.S. the toll-free number is 1-800-319-4610. Outside Canada and the U.S., dial 1-604-638-5340. (Callers should dial in five to 10 minutes prior to the scheduled start time).

Management will accept questions by telephone and e-mail. Questions can be forwarded in advance or during the conference call to investors@flyht.com and may be posed live by dialing one of the above numbers and pressing (i)1 on a touch-tone phone.

A video webcast of the results will be available on the FLYHT website later today.

About FLYHT Aerospace Solutions Ltd.

FLYHT provides proprietary technological products and services designed to reduce costs and improve efficiencies in the airline industry. The Company has patented and commercialized three products and associated services currently marketed to airlines, manufacturers and maintenance organizations around the world. Its premier technology, AFIRS(TM) UpTime(TM), allows airlines to monitor and manage aircraft operations anywhere, anytime, in real time. If an aircraft encounters an emergency, FLYHT's triggered data streaming mode, FLYHTStream(TM), automatically streams vital data, normally secured in the black box, to designated sites on the ground in real time. The Company has been publicly traded on the TSX Venture Exchange since 2003 and recently changed its trading symbol from AMA to FLY. Shareholders approved a Company name change from AeroMechanical Services Ltd. to FLYHT Aerospace Solutions Ltd. in May 2012.

AFIRS, UpTime, FLYHT, FLYHTStream and AeroQ are trademarks of FLYHT Aerospace Solutions Ltd.

Join us on social media!

Continue reading here:

FLYHT Aerospace Solutions Ltd. (TSX VENTURE:FLY) Releases Second Quarter Report

Andover, Kan. - Sherwin-Williams Aerospace Coatings has launched a new, informative website to assist aircraft coatings specifiers, influencers and users. It can be accessed by clicking on http://www.swaerospace.com.

The new website is one of the most detailed in the aircraft coatings industry; it is easy to maneuver and provides more connectivity for visitors. Users will find its clean appearance extremely intuitive to navigate and allows them to directly search via their specific market niche (general, business, commercial and military aviation markets), and/or product system (interior, exterior coatings, primers, fillers, etc.).

The new site also complements the corporate Sherwin-Williams site. This now brings a consistent look and better positions the brand in accordance with its status as one of the aerospace maintenance industrys market leaders.

A highlight of the new site is its detailed products and systems section. In particular, this includes information specific to SKYscapes, its new basecoat/clearcoat exterior paint system. This state-of-the-art product line now has two complete coating systems - including pretreatment, corrosion protective primer, topcoat and clearcoat - certified with SAE Internationals Aerospace Material Specification 3095 (AMS 3095).

Also featured in the products section is Jet Glo Express Polyurethane topcoat, which is a high performance, multi-purpose product often preferred as a complete painting system for commercial airline fleets. It is also qualified to numerous general aviation OEM specifications and is military aircraft-qualified to MIL-PRF-85285, Type I, Class H.

The new website also allows immediate access to the brands recently launched YouTube channel. This has been developed specifically for airline manufacturing engineers and procurement executives, maintenance repair overhaul professionals and painting crews. Now they can see video firsthand on both: the features, advantages and benefits of Sherwin-Williams Aerospace Coatings products; as well step-by-step instructional video of the aircraft painting and repair process. The main link to these informational videos is available via direct link on You Tube at: http://www.youtube.com/user/swaerospace1

In addition, the new site provides more extensive technical data for its global audience. This includes providing information in more languages and regulatory documents that are easily available. Other features on the new site include:

. Re-organized and focused site map . Comprehensive product listings . Paint systems specifically designed for each product segment . New downloadable product flyers and sell sheets . An updated Qualified Products List

For more information on Sherwin-Williams Aerospace Coatings, call 1-888-888-5593 or visit its new website at http://www.swaerospace.com.

Read more here:

Sherwin-Williams Aerospace Coatings Launches New Website

ST. LOUIS, Aug. 8, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LMI Aerospace, Inc. (LMIA), a leading provider of design engineering services and supplier of structural assemblies, kits and components to the aerospace, defense and technology markets, today announced financial results for the second quarter of 2012.

Second Quarter 2012 Highlights

Second Quarter Results

Net sales for the second quarter of 2012 increased 9.5 percent to $69.3 million compared to $63.3 million in the second quarter of 2011. Net income for the second quarter of 2012 was $5.1 million, or $0.43 per diluted share, compared to $4.0 million, or $0.34 per diluted share, in the second quarter of 2011. Second quarter 2011 results included a pre-tax charge of $0.7 million for cost growth on the Mitsubishi Regional Jet program and $0.6 million of non-recurring costs related to potential financing alternatives the company decided not to pursue. Excluding these charges, earnings per diluted share would have been $0.41.

"During the last few months, we have won additional business for both the Aerostructures and Engineering Services segments," said Ronald S. Saks, Chief Executive Officer of LMI. "New programs starting in 2012 for Aerostructures include Boeing 737 assemblies valued at more than $30,000 per shipset in revenue with production expected to start in 2013 at a rate of seven to eight aircraft per month and an award on the Boeing 787 for assemblies with a per shipset revenue of $15,000. Additionally, we received awards on the Boeing 747-8 and Gulfstream G550 for components from Tier 1 customers. Engineering Services has also continued to grow with added business on the Learjet 85, Lockheed F-16 and some limited Airbus work, and additional growth is expected in 2013. This activity has led to hiring employees in both segments in order to handle present and expected demand."

"Aerostructures operating performance was solid with demand increasing in most areas, offset by some continuing delays on a regional jet program and certain new program start ups. One large customer claim was successfully settled in the quarter and we expect a second should close in the third quarter, each providing some gross profit support. A remaining claim is expected to close by the end of the year. Engineering Services continues to outperform and is expected to maintain revenue and gross profit levels for the balance of 2012. We project results in the second half of 2012 to exceed those reached in the first half of the year."

Aerostructures Segment

Increased production rates and new business on the Boeing 737 model drove a 10.4 percent increase in net sales of large commercial products and the Gulfstream G650 and G280 models contributed to a 19.2 percent rise in corporate and regional market net sales. Reduced sales related to the Blackhawk program due to customer inventory management drove the decline in military products, which the Company believes is temporary.

The segment generated gross profit of $11.7 million, or 26.7 percent of net sales, in the second quarter of 2012 versus $11.2 million, or 27.5 percent of net sales, in the second quarter of 2011. The sales mix shift primarily contributed to the decline in gross margin percentage with increased sales on less mature, less profitable work statements.

Selling, general and administrative expenses (SG&A) were largely unchanged at $6.8 million in the second quarter of 2012 versus $6.7 million in the second quarter of 2011.

Here is the original post:

LMI Aerospace, Inc. Announces Second Quarter 2012 Results

Dubai, Aug. 2 -- AMAC Aerospace, a leading provider of corporate aviation maintenance and completion services, has appointed boutique aviation PR consultancy Emerald Media, to handle its external public relations activity. The contract is effective immediately.

Founded in Basel, Switzerland, four years ago, AMAC Aerospace, is headed by CEO Kadri Muhiddin. The company boasts a 500-strong workforce and an orderbook of US$1 billion plus. Its business is split 50:50 between VIP completions and maintenance work and its 23,000 sq ft hangarage facilities at EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse have the capability to accommodate four wide-body and four single-aisle large jets, plus lighter business jet types. "This is a very exciting time for AMAC Aerospace as we expand the business into Turkey and inaugurate our third wide body hangar at Basel in September," said Kadri Muhiddin. "These new developments, coupled with the opportunities currently being presented in the business aviation sector, provide us with some excellent business prospects, which we intend to maximise to full potential. Emerald Media's experience and expertise in the business aviation fraternity will be very valuable in helping us publicise our objectives and achievements." Based in Hampshire, UK, Emerald Media marks its 19th year in aviation PR in 2012. The company has supporting offices in Dubai, Germany, Spain, the USA and Australia and is well positioned to support AMAC's media requirements as the company expands its activities. Emerald Media first ventured into business aviation PR in 2004, its success stories to date include a long-standing relationship with London Oxford Airport, which saw the inauguration of a brand new business aviation terminal in 2008, and has recently seen the relationship expand to include sister company the Barclays London Heliport. Other Emerald Media clients include; The Jet Business, the world's first ever street-level corporate aviation showroom for the acquisition and sales of private jet aircraft and ancillary services; Evergreen Apple Nigeria (EAN) which last year opened the first private FBO facility in Nigeria located immediately adjacent to Lagos' Murtala Mohammed International Airport; and ARINC, a premier provider of communications, engineering and integration solutions to customers in the defence, commercial and government sectors. Emerald Media will be supporting AMAC at the AIREX exhibition in Turkey in September and at MEBA in Dubai in December where the company will participate with a hospitality chalet and stand.

See the rest here:

AMAC Aerospace Appoints Emerald Media to Handle Press and Publicity

At Newspace 2012, hosted by the Space Frontier Foundation in Santa Clara, California, Armadillo Aerospace announced it has been awarded a two-year launch license by the FAA for the launch of its STIG-B payload-carrying vehicle into suborbital space this (northern hemisphere) summer from Spaceport America in New Mexico... Continue Reading Armadillo Aerospace gets launch release for STIG B ...

Read the original here:

Armadillo Aerospace gets launch release for STIG B reusable rocket

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Aug. 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- UTC Aerospace Systems, a unit of United Technologies Corp. (UTX) has received a contract from AAI Unmanned Aircraft Systems to supply Cloud Cap Technology autopilots, stabilized camera payloads, ground station software components and flight management software from its business in Hood River, Ore. These will be utilized for AAI Unmanned Aircraft Systems' expeditionary Aerosonde Small Unmanned Aircraft System fleet, which has been selected to provide intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance for the U.S. Navy and Special Operations Command (SOCOM).

John Trezza, Vice President of UTC Aerospace Systems ISR Systems business said, "With the announcement of these awards, UTC Aerospace Systems looks forward to continuing our long standing working relationship with AAI Unmanned Aircraft Systems and delivering high performing systems as part of their team."

UTC Aerospace Systems' Cloud Cap Technology Piccolo autopilot is the industry standard in open architecture autopilots, providing feature rich capabilities with superior performance and reliability. Moreover, Cloud Cap Technology TASE gimbals offer the highest performance in the lowest SWaP (Size, Weight and Power) in the industry.

For its Aerosonde SUAS, AAI Unmanned Aircraft Systems will be using the Piccolo II autopilot and the newly announced TASE400 stabilized camera system which includes daylight and cooled continuous zoom MWIR (mid-wave infrared) nighttime imagers. At only 7.5lbs, including full GPS, INS and image stabilization as well as scene steering, path track and object tracking, the TASE400 will provide unparalleled imagery and capability for the delivered systems.

UTC Aerospace Systems designs, manufactures and services integrated systems and components for the aerospace and defense industries. UTC Aerospace Systems supports a global customer base with significant worldwide manufacturing and customer service facilities.

United Technologies Corp., based in Hartford, Connecticut, is a diversified company providing high technology products and services to the building and aerospace industries.

http://www.utcaerospacesystems.com

Here is the original post:

UTC Aerospace Systems Receives Autopilots and Payload Contract for AAI Unmanned Aircraft Systems' Aerosonde® SUAS

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Aug. 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --UTC Aerospace Systems, a unit of United Technologies Corp. (UTX), will introduce its next generation Sensors Unlimited shortwave infrared (SWIR) digital video camera at AUVSI Unmanned Systems North America Exhibition, Aug. 6 to 9, in Las Vegas, Nev.

This high-resolution, indium gallium arsenide (InGaAs) mil-rugged digital video camera features 30Hz full-frame rate and adds snapshot mode capability to the Sensors Unlimited high-definition SWIR product range. The camera, model GA1280JS, will be showcased at the UTC Aerospace Systems booth 2654 at Mandalay Bay Convention Center.

The camera is lightweight (less than 120 grams or 4 ounces without lens) and compact (less than 4.5 cubic inches or 74 cubic centimeters), allowing for easy integration into aerial, mobile and hand-held imaging systems. Ideally suited to low-light imaging and covert surveillance requirements, the SWIR camera is able to capture images through smoke, fog and haze, which makes the camera suitable for integration into a variety of surveillance and reconnaissance systems.

Cooling is not required with the JS-series InGaAs SWIR camera. In addition, it features on-board, automatic gain control and real-time non-uniformity corrections that improve urban night imaging, such as capturing a dark scene that contains bright light sources.

The Sensors Unlimited model GA1280JS has been tested to MIL-STD-810G for functional shock, vibration, thermal shock, storage temperature, altitude, humidity and acceleration.

UTC Aerospace Systems designs, manufactures and services integrated systems and components for the aerospace and defense industries. UTC Aerospace Systems supports a global customer base with significant worldwide manufacturing and customer service facilities.

United Technologies Corp., based in Hartford, Connecticut, is a diversified company providing high technology products and services to the building and aerospace industries.

http://www.utcaerospacesystems.com

See the original post here:

UTC Aerospace Systems Launches High-Resolution Snapshot SWIR Camera

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --Monogram Aerospace Fasteners, a TriMas company, has been awarded a Certificate of Recognition for Compliance Year 2011 from The Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County. With more than 120 years of experience, Monogram delivers innovative, high quality aerospace fasteners and products to its customers and has established itself as a recognized leader in blind bolt technology to the aerospace industry.

Monogram is being recognized for full compliance with the wastewater discharge and permit requirements set forth by The Sanitation Districts during 2011. To be recognized by The Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County, Monogram received no Notices of Violation in 2011, was not found to have contributed to equipment failure, and had appropriate industrial wastewater discharge permits for the facility.

"We are pleased that our efforts have been recognized by the Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County," commented David Adler, president of Monogram Aerospace Fasteners. "I am proud of the Monogram team's dedication and focus to improvements in safety, sanitation and environmental responsibility."

About Monogram Aerospace FastenersWith more than 120 years of service to the fastener industry, Monogram Aerospace Fasteners has established itself as the recognized leader in blind bolt technology to the aerospace industry. Headquartered in Los Angeles, California, Monogram serves the world's markets through a network of dedicated sales professionals and authorized distributors. Monogram's pioneering spirit in aerospace engineering has brought to market a diverse collection of blind boltsVisu-Lok, Composi-Lok, Radial-Lok and the OSIBolt.

More here:

Monogram Aerospace Fasteners Receives Certificate Of Recognition From The Sanitation Districts Of Los Angeles County

05-08-2012 09:22 Album: Works EP Artist: Aerospace Label: Planet BEN Genre: Progressive Rel. Date: 15.07.2012 Enjoy!

See the original post:

Visua - Energy (Aerospace Remix) - Video

European aerospace giant Airbus said Monday it plans to double the $12 billion it now spends with U.S. suppliers amid strong airplane sales, explaining that the company has a backlog that is "disturbingly healthy."

Originally posted here:

Airbus to double $12B it spends with US suppliers

WICHITA, Kan. - European aerospace giant Airbus said Monday it plans to double the $12 billion it now spends with U.S. suppliers amid strong airplane sales, explaining that the company has a backlog that is "disturbingly healthy."

See more here:

European aerospace giant Airbus plans to double the $12 billion it spends with US suppliers

BOULDER, Colo., Aug. 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --Ball Aerospace & Technologies Corp. has successfully demonstrated its Mobile Multifunction Low-Cost Array (MMLCA) system, a prototype X-band SATCOM On-the-Move (SOTM) phased array antenna, at the U.S. Army's Aberdeen Proving Ground facility, Aberdeen, MD. The MMLCA system was developed for the Office of Naval Research (ONR) to demonstrate high data rate communications with military and commercial satellite systems. The system was developed under ONR's FORCEnet Future Naval Capabilities program.

MMLCA is a self-contained low profile antenna system with no rotating parts for use by a variety of military combat vehicles and platforms.The system enables current and future military platforms to reduce the number of necessary antennas, provide better antenna coverage, and lower the overall silhouette of vehicles. Refinements identified during testing will be incorporated prior to fielding the system in an operational theater.

"MMLCA is significantly more rugged than competing conventional designs making it more impervious to weather and battlefield operations," said Jim Oschmann, Ball Aerospace Vice President and General Manager for Tactical Solutions. "Additionally, it incorporates the advantages found in advanced phased array antennas including a lower profile design for hemispherical coverage, high-reliability, and lower total ownership cost."

Ball Aerospace designs and develops low observable, conformal and phased array antenna technology for various military platforms including aircraft, missiles, land vehicles, ships, small craft and space applications.

Ball Aerospace & Technologies Corp. supports critical missions for national agencies such as the Department of Defense, NASA, NOAA and other U.S. government and commercial entities. The company develops and manufactures spacecraft, advanced instruments and sensors, components, data exploitation systems and RF solutions for strategic, tactical and scientific applications. For more information visit http://www.ballaerospace.com.

Ball Corporation (BLL) is a supplier of high quality packaging for beverage, food and household products customers, and of aerospace and other technologies and services, primarily for the U.S. government. Ball Corporation and its subsidiaries employ more than 14,500 people worldwide and reported 2011 sales of more than $8.6 billion. For the latest Ball news and for other company information, please visit http://www.ball.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This release contains "forward-looking" statements concerning future events and financial performance. Words such as "expects," "anticipates, " "estimates" and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Such statements are subject to risks and uncertainties which could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied. The company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Key risks and uncertainties are summarized in filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including Exhibit 99.2 in our Form 10-K, which are available on our website and at http://www.sec.gov. Factors that might affect our packaging segments include fluctuation in product demand and preferences; availability and cost of raw materials; competitive packaging availability, pricing and substitution; changes in climate and weather; crop yields; competitive activity; failure to achieve anticipated productivity improvements or production cost reductions; mandatory deposit or other restrictive packaging laws; changes in major customer or supplier contracts or loss of a major customer or supplier; political instability and sanctions; and changes in foreign exchange rates or tax rates. Factors that might affect our aerospace segment include: funding, authorization, availability and returns of government and commercial contracts; and delays, extensions and technical uncertainties affecting segment contracts. Factors that might affect the company as a whole include those listed plus: accounting changes; changes in senior management; the recent global recession and its effects on liquidity, credit risk, asset values and the economy; successful or unsuccessful acquisitions; regulatory action or laws including tax, environmental, health and workplace safety, including U.S. FDA and other actions affecting products filled in our containers, or chemicals or substances used in raw materials or in the manufacturing process; governmental investigations; technological developments and innovations; goodwill impairment; antitrust, patent and other litigation; strikes; labor cost changes; rates of return projected and earned on assets of the company's defined benefit retirement plans; pension changes; uncertainties surrounding the U.S. government budget and debt limit; reduced cash flow; interest rates affecting our debt; and changes to unaudited results due to statutory audits or other effects.

Read more from the original source:

Ball Aerospace Demonstrates Prototype X-band SATCOM On-the-Move Phased Array Antenna

With $2.5 million from the state, the City of Renton is developing the Renton Aerospace Training Center at its airport where Renton Technical College will train much-needed aerospace workers.

An architect has been hired to determine whether it makes sense to remodel the former Renton Chamber of Commerce headquarters on Rainier Avenue for the training center or to build new after tearing down the roughly 50-year-old building.

RTC would train 120 students per quarter, with a staff of four faculty members two full-time and two part-time, according to RTC President Steve Hanson. RTC would offer Aerospace Manufacturing Assembly Mechanic certificate training, The college established the program in 2011 to train assembly mechanics.

The college may offer short-term training in areas such as tooling and quality assurance, he said. The Precision Machining Technologies Program will remain on the main campus.

RTC will use a portion of a $2.1 million Air Washington grant the Department of Labor to support the expansion of the new center. Increasing the capacity to train workers is a key priority of the grant, he said.

Renton led the lobbying efforts to obtain the $2.5 million from the states capital budget, in partnership with RTC and The Boeing Co., to develop the center, said Suzanne Dale Estey, the citys economic development director.

We want to make sure this is a legacy project for the aerospace industry and the community, said Dale Estey, who added the citys sense is that the aerospace industry is in Renton for decades to come.

Boeing is already producing its 737 at the Renton plant at record levels and that rate will continue to increase, to 42 planes, if not higher. At the same time Boeing is anticipating an increase in retirees, so it will need to replace them with new trained workers.

The goal is to complete the design in six months, then begin construction early next year, with the building ready to accept its first students in 2014, Dale Estey said.

The training center is part of a plan Dale Estey drafted in June 2011 to help develop and support the existing aerospace industry, including suppliers, in Renton and to attract new companies.

See more here:

Renton developing Aerospace Training Center

ROCK HILL, S.C., Aug. 3, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 3D Systems Corporation (DDD) announced today that it plans to exhibit its growing Aerospace Manufacturing capabilities at the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International, AUVSI 2012 Conference and Exposition. The company's portfolio of design-to-manufacturing solutions and services will be on display August 6-9, 2012 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nevada in booth 4446.

For over a decade, 3D Systems has been leading the qualification and adoption of large scale custom manufacturing solutions for aerospace, defense and transportation applications. Along with the company's production 3D printers, customers can source their entire unmanned vehicle system's components and other non-structural parts through 3D Systems' certified on-demand aerospace manufacturing service.

"Our extensive suite of manufacturing capabilities and the assurance of consistent quality reduces cost, lowers part weight and count, and is proving essential to enhanced unmanned vehicle performance," said Jim Williams, 3D Systems General Manager, On-Demand Aerospace Manufacturing. "Our capabilities and services are transforming the aerospace and defense supply chain, reducing inventory and compressing lead-times for the benefit of our growing customer base."

Visit us now to request a complimentary parts quote.

About 3D Systems Corporation

3D Systems is a leading provider of 3D content-to-print solutions including 3D printers, print materials and on-demand custom parts services for professionals and consumers alike. The company also provides CAD software and plugins, and affordable consumer create-and-make printers, apps and services. Its expertly integrated solutions replace and complement traditional methods and reduce the time and cost of designing new products by printing real parts directly from digital input. These solutions are used to rapidly design, create, communicate, prototype or produce real parts, empowering customers to create and make with confidence.

More information on the company is available at http://www.3DSystems.com.

To experience our entire range of 3D content-to-print products and services please visit http://www.printin3D.com, http://www.production3dprinters.com, http://www.3Dproparts.com, http://www.zcorp.com, http://www.toptobottomdental.com, http://www.quickparts.com, http://www.alibre.com, http://www.bitsfrombytes.com, http://www.bespokeinnovations.com,www.botmill.com, http://www.cubify.com, http://www.myrobotnation.com, http://www.freshfiber.com, http://www.The3dStudio.com, http://www.freedomofcreation.com, http://www.sycode.com, http://www.paramountind.com, blog.3dsystems.com, or via email at moreinfo@3Dsystems.com.

The 3D Systems Corporation logo is available at http://www.globenewswire.com/newsroom/prs/?pkgid=4537

About AUVSI

See original here:

3D Systems Brings On-Demand Aerospace Manufacturing Solutions to AUVSI

CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - Aug. 3, 2012) - FLYHT Aerospace Solutions Ltd. (FLY.V) (the "Company" or "FLYHT") will hold a live conference call to discuss second quarter results and answer questions on Wednesday, August 8, 2012 at 3 pm MT (5 pm ET). The 2012 Second Quarter Report will be released before the conference call.

To access the conference call by phone within Canada and the U.S. the toll-free number is 1-800-319-4610. Outside Canada and the U.S., dial 1-604-638-5340. (Callers should dial in five to 10 minutes prior to the scheduled start time).

Management will accept questions by telephone and e-mail. Questions can be forwarded in advance or during the conference call to investors@flyht.com and may be posed live by dialing one of the above numbers and pressing (i)1 on a touch-tone phone.

About FLYHT Aerospace Solutions Ltd.

FLYHT provides proprietary technological products and services designed to reduce costs and improve efficiencies in the airline industry. The Company has patented and commercialized three products and associated services currently marketed to airlines, manufacturers and maintenance organizations around the world. Its premier technology, AFIRS(TM) UpTime(TM), allows airlines to monitor and manage aircraft operations anywhere, anytime, in real time. If an aircraft encounters an emergency, FLYHT's triggered data streaming mode, FLYHTStream(TM), automatically streams vital data, normally secured in the black box, to designated sites on the ground in real time. The Company has been publicly traded on the TSX Venture Exchange since 2003 and recently changed its trading symbol from AMA to FLY. Shareholders approved a Company name change from AeroMechanical Services Ltd. to FLYHT Aerospace Solutions Ltd. in May 2012.

AFIRS, UpTime, FLYHT, FLYHTStream and AeroQ are trademarks of FLYHT Aerospace Solutions Ltd.

Join us on social media!

http://www.facebook.com/flyht

http://www.twitter.com/flyhtcorp

http://www.slideshare.net/flyhtcorp

More:

FLYHT Aerospace Solutions Ltd. (TSX VENTURE:FLY) Announces Second Quarter Conference Call

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Aug. 2, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- UTC Aerospace Systems, a unit of United Technologies Corp. (UTX) will showcase a full range of systems for defense, law enforcement, fire-fighting and security applications at the AUVSI show, which takes place in Las Vegas, Nev., on August 6-9.

Located at booth 2654, UTC Aerospace Systems will display its micro-UAS, along with its terrain proximity (TERPROM) navigation software and inertial sensors suitable for small and large UAVs to aid guidance, navigation and control.

The UTC Aerospace Systems booth will feature the Cloud Cap Technology Piccolo autopilot, the industry standard in open architecture autopilots, providing feature rich capabilities with superior performance and reliability. The Cloud Cap Technology TASE gimbals, including the newest TASE 400 model, will be demonstrated, offering the highest performance in the lowest SWaP (Size, Weight and Power) in the industry.

UTC Aerospace Systems' Sensors Unlimited short-wave infrared (SWIR) cameras will also be on display. These cameras offer the SWIR capability in an extremely compact format, with high resolution. Their lightweight size and ruggedized format makes them especially suitable applications in smaller UAVs, while still providing all the benefits of being able to see through obscurants such as fog, haze and smoke.

Technical teams will be on hand throughout the show for expert demonstrations and to answer questions.

UTC Aerospace Systems designs, manufactures and services integrated systems and components for the aerospace and defense industries. UTC Aerospace Systems supports a global customer base with significant worldwide manufacturing and customer service facilities.

United Technologies Corp., based in Hartford, Connecticut, is a diversified company providing high technology products and services to the building and aerospace industries.

http://www.utcaerospacesystems.com

See the rest here:

UTC Aerospace Systems to Showcase Advanced Technology at AUVSI

WOODLAND HILLS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

A wide range of precision aerospace Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machining, turning, grinding and sawing facility manufacturing equipment will be available for sale during a live webcast auction beginning at 10 a.m. (MST) Friday, August 10 hosted by Great American Group, LLC (GAMR), a leading provider of asset disposition, valuation and appraisal services.

This auction includes some very desirable (CNC) equipment of very high caliber, including a Super Tec CNC Surface Grinder and other CNC machining centers, along with general plant equipment, said Roy Gamityan, a senior vice president and auctioneer with Great American Group.

Machining centers and lathes will be available from name-brand manufacturers such as Okuma & Howa, Matsuura and Okuma. Auction items include a CNC double column type surface grinder, four CNC vertical machining centers, three CNC turning centers, two Amada automatic CNC band saws, and inspection equipment along with tool room equipment, a Toyota forklift, pallet racking, general plant equipment. For a complete list of items up for auction, visit http://www.greatamerican.com/auctions/AuctionEventDetails.aspx?EventID=656.

Auction items can be inspected from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (MST) Thursday, August 9 and from 8 to 10 a.m. (MST) Friday, August 10 at the auction site, located at 17801 North Black Canyon Highway in Phoenix, Ariz.

For information on all the items available, contact Roy Gamityan at 818-884-3737 or at email rgamityan@greatamerican.com.

About Great American Group, LLC (GAMR-G)

Great American Group, LLC, is a leading provider of asset disposition solutions and valuation and appraisal services to a wide range of industrial and retail clients, as well as lenders, capital providers, private equity investors, and professional service firms. Great American Group has offices in Atlanta, Boston, Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas, London, Los Angeles, New York, North Carolina, and San Francisco. For more information, contact (818) 884-3737 or visit http://www.greatamerican.com.

Read this article:

Great American Group Plans Website Auction for Aerospace Equipment Aug. 10

PORT WASHINGTON, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

Pall Corporation (NYSE:PLL) announced today that seasoned executive Vince Northfield has joined the company as President of Pall Aerospace and Senior Vice President, Pall Corporation. Mr. Northfield will succeed 19-year Pall veteran Jim Western, who has elected to retire, effective this October 31st. Mr. Northfield will be based in New Port Richey, Florida.

Ruby Chandy, President of Pall Industrial, which includes Pall Aerospace, commented, We are excited about the addition of Vince to the Industrial leadership team. He has broad experience in highly regulated industries, including the industrial and aerospace markets, as well as a strong track record of successfully leading complex global organizations. As we welcome Vince, we also thank Jim Western for his significant contributions to our Aerospace business and wish him well.

Mr. Northfield joins Pall from Colfax Corporation, where he most recently served as Vice President, Global Manufacturing of ESAB. Prior to Colfax, he was at Teleflex, serving in varied roles including assignments as Vice President, Strategic Development; President of the Automotive Group; and President of the Commercial Group. He also held the position of Executive Vice President Global Operations for the Teleflex Medical Group. Mr. Northfield began his career in the United Kingdom in the automotive industry and has worked in the U.S. for the last 14 years.

Pall Aerospace provides fluid filtration and separation solutions for military aircraft, ground vehicles, and shipboard platforms as well as a broad range of commercial aircraft. Its filter products are used on all major aerospace platforms worldwide to ensure consistent, reliable equipment performance. Applications include engine inlet air and lubricants; fuel, hydraulic and transmission fluid; mobile military and emergency relief water; cabin air; and avionics electronic equipment cooling. For more information, visit http://www.pall.com/Aerospace.

About Pall Corporation

Pall Corporation (NYSE:PLL) is a filtration, separation and purification leader providing solutions to meet the critical fluid management needs of customers across the broad spectrum of life sciences and industry. Pall works with customers to advance health, safety and environmentally responsible technologies. The companys engineered products enable process and product innovation and minimize emissions and waste. Pall Corporation, with total revenues of $2.7 billion for fiscal year 2011, is an S&P 500 company serving customers worldwide. Pall has been named a top green company by Newsweek magazine. To see how Pall is helping enable a greener, safer, more sustainable future, follow us on Twitter @PallCorporation or visit http://www.pall.com/green.

Photos/MultimediaGallery Available: http://www.businesswire.com/cgi-bin/mmg.cgi?eid=50361895&lang=en

MULTIMEDIA AVAILABLE:http://www.businesswire.com/cgi-bin/mmg.cgi?eid=50361895&lang=en

Visit link:

Pall Corp. Names Vince Northfield to Succeed Retiring Aerospace President Jim Western

This featured article is filed under:

by Bennett Brumson , Contributing Editor Robotic Industries Association Posted 07/31/2012

The role of robotics in the manufacture of aerospace products is important although not as pervasive as in the automotive industry. While robotics play an important function in the fabrication of aircraft engines, aerospace companies are increasingly investing in robots to perform drilling, painting and other tasks on airframes. Robots ability to repeatedly position very large aerospace components with a high degree of precision ensures that flexible automation has potential market growth.

Traditional robots that have worked so well in Detroit for the last 30 years do not work well in Everett, begins Erik Nieves, Technology Director with the Motoman Robotics Division of Yaskawa America Inc. (Miamisburg, Ohio). Todays new robots have become more capable and accurate, bringing them within the performance levels required for aerospace applications

Drill, Robot, Drill Drilling holes into components is the largest use of robotics in the aerospace industry. Precision requirements of this application gives end-users an incentive to look at robotics as a means to quickly and consistently undertake this chore. A fuselage needs thousands of holes drilled and drilling them manually is not feasible, says Chris Blanchette, National Account Manager with FANUC Robotics America Corp. (Rochester Hills, Michigan). Vision systems allow the robot to accurately locate where on the airframe that robot will be drilling.

Drilling is not only the most common job robots are called on to do, but has the longest track record within the aerospace industry. Robots do a wide variety of jobs in the aerospace industry but drilling holes is far and away the number one application robots do. Robots drill, put fasteners into the holes and assemble the parts, says Curtis Richardson, Associate Technical Fellow at Spirit AeroSystems Inc. (Wichita, Kansas).

Richardson says Robots fill the middle void between manual labor and hard automation. Spirit AeroSystems approach is to use the right tool for the job. Robots drill holes very efficiently, precisely, repeatedly and to a very high degree of quality. Manual drilling is difficult to do by hand. Drilling manually takes a tremendous amount of skill and experience to get to the level of quality that a robot can.

Tooling costs are reduced using robotics for drilling. Manual drilling requires expensive tooling such as jigs and fixtures. Powerful drilling equipment can be costly and robots are often a good alternative, says Richardson.

Likewise, Robots have been used extensively for over 30 years to drill fastener holes. Drilling is the primary application Lockheed Martin uses robots for in our Fort Worth, Texas facility. Drilling fastener holes is an extremely redundant and difficult task, particularly when working on titanium parts, says David Siedal, a Technical Fellow with Lockheed Martin. When done manually, drilling requires multiple steps, such as drilling a pilot hole, drill to the final diameter, then reaming it.

While manual drilling may take up to four operations, robotic drilling can be accomplished in a single pass, says Siedal. Robots drill the hole to its full diameter and depth, including the countersink, in a single pass. Robots are a huge time-saver in a job impossible for people to do in one pass

See original here:

Robots in Aerospace Applications